Opening Sentence

Seek him who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns deep darkness into the morning, and darkens the day into night; who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the surface of the earth: The Lord is his name. Amos 5:8

Hymn: This is the truth sent from above

This is the truth sent from above,
The truth of God, the God of love:
Therefore don't turn me from your door,
But hearken all, both rich and poor.

The first thing which I do relate
Is that God did man create,
The next thing which to you I'll tell,
Woman was made with man to dwell.

Thus we were heirs to endless woes,
Till God the Lord did interpose,
And so a promise soon did run,
That he would redeem us by his Son.

And at that season of the year
Our blest Redeemer did appear,
He here did live, and here did preach,
and many thousands he did teach.

Thus he in love to us behaved,
To show us how we must be saved;
And if you want to know the way,
Be pleased to hear what he did say.

St. David's Cathedral Choir, Wales

Confession

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Most merciful God, we confess
that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by
what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not
loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors
as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the
sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the
glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen
us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us
in eternal life. Amen.

Versicle and Response

O God, make speed to save us.

O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Phos hilaron (O Gracious Light)

O gracious light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.

Gloria Patri

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Gospel

Luke 4:1-13

1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned
from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2
where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing
at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished.
3 The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command
this stone to become a loaf of bread." 4 Jesus answered him,
"It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.' "

5 Then the devil led him up and showed him
in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And the devil said
to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority;
for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please.
7 If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." 8
Jesus answered him, "It is written,

'Worship the Lord your God,
and serve only him.' "

9 Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and
placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If
you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10 for
it is written,

'He will command his angels concerning you,

to protect you,'

11 and

'On their hands they will bear you up,

so that you will not dash your foot against
a stone.' "

12 Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'Do
not put the Lord your God to the test.' " 13 When the devil
had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune
time.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Canticle 17 The Song of Simeon Luke 2:29-32Nunc Dimittis

Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;

For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:

A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Creed

The Apostle's Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his
only son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those
who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.

The Suffrages

Show us your mercy, O Lord;

And grant us your salvation.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness;

Let your people sing with joy.

Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;

For only in you can we live in safety.

Lord, keep this nation under your care;

And guide us in the way of justice and truth.

Let your way be known upon earth;

Your saving health among all nations.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;

Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God;

And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Collect of the Day: Second Sunday of Easter

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal
mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant
that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s
Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their
faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Mission

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those
who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge
over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to
the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted,
shield the joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen.

World Cycle of Prayer

Ecumenical Cycle of Prayer

A Collect for Saturdays

O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth
your unending day upon us who watch for you, that our lips may
praise you, our lives may bless you, and our worship on the morrow
give you glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Sound Government

O Lord our Governor, bless the
leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves
and a blessing to other nations of the earth.

Lord, keep this nation under
your care.

To all who have executive authority
and to all who have administrative authority, grant wisdom and
grace in the exercise of their duties.

Give grace to your servants,
O Lord.

To those who make our laws give
courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all
our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of
nations.

Give grace to your servants,
O Lord.

To the Judges and officers of
our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights
may be safeguarded and justice served.

Give grace to your servants,
O Lord.

And finally, teach our people
to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities
to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders
and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that
we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy
Name.

For yours is the kingdom, O Lord,
and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.

For Schools and
Colleges

O Eternal God, bless all schools,
colleges, and universities, that they may be lively centers for
sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and
grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to
be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Harvest
of Lands and Waters

O gracious Father, who open your
hand and fills all living things: Bless the lands and waters,
and multiply the harvests of the world; let your Spirit go forth,
that it may renew the face of the earth; show your loving-kindness,
that our land may give her increase; and save us from selfish
use of what thou give , that men and women everywhere may give
you thanks; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn: Though I may speak

Though I may speak with bravest fire,
And have the gift to all inspire,
And have not love, my words are vain,
As sounding brass, and hopeless gain.

Though I may give all I possess,
And striving so my love profess,
But not be given by love within,
The profit soon turns strangely thin.

Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control,
Our spirits long to be made whole.
Let inward love guide every deed;
By this we worship, and are freed.

Singers: The Kindred Hearts Quartet
Tune: O Waly, Waly

A Prayer of Self-Dedication

Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so
guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we
may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated unto you; and then use us, we pray
you, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

General Thanksgiving

Almighty
God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you
humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us
and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation,
preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all
for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our
Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of
glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves
to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness
all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you
and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.

A Prayer of St.
Chrysostom

Almighty God, you have given us
grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication
to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that
when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be
in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions
as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of
your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Benediction

Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:14

Hymn: God Be With You

God be with you till we meet again;
By his counsels guide, uphold you;
With his sheep securely fold you.
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet at Jesus' feet,
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.